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Beginner-friendly Trail runs in Summer

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Boosted
The award-winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a fourth year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • £25
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

Crackpots Trail Run

The award-winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a fourth year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.

  • 11 km trail running + 193 m ascent
Take on the Griffin Challenge at Coombe Abbey Park, a flexible lap-based trail event where you choose your distance and run scenic woodland and parkland trails.
  • Wed 3 Jun
  • £35.10-£39
Market Harborough, Northamptonshire, UK

Griffin Challenge

Take on the Griffin Challenge at Coombe Abbey Park, a flexible lap-based trail event where you choose your distance and run scenic woodland and parkland trails.

  • 6 hrs trail running
Explore the beauty of the Surrey Hills on a guided trail half marathon through the scenic Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with woodland trails, hills and sweeping views.
  • Wed 3 Jun
  • £25
Guildford, Surrey, UK

Surrey Hills Half Marathon

Explore the beauty of the Surrey Hills on a guided trail half marathon through the scenic Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with woodland trails, hills and sweeping views.

  • 13 miles trail running
Take on England’s finest countryside at your own pace with stunning views all the way, featuring the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, forests and nature reserves.
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
  • £39-£199
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge

Take on England’s finest countryside at your own pace with stunning views all the way, featuring the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, forests and nature reserves.

  • Trail run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Marathon
A truly beautiful area of North Wales! The route uses two way-marked 15-mile linear routes either side of the river, to create a spectacular, challenging excursion in and above the valley.
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £53.50
Llangollen, Clwyd, UK

The Llangollen 50K

A truly beautiful area of North Wales! The route uses two way-marked 15-mile linear routes either side of the river, to create a spectacular, challenging excursion in and above the valley.

  • 50 km trail running + 5435 ft ascent
The award-winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a fourth year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • £25
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

Crackpots Trail Run

The award-winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a fourth year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.

  • 11 km trail running + 193 m ascent
Challenge yourself in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds featuring the Cotswold Way itself, villages, footpaths and trails with fabulous views on route plus full support and hospitality.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
  • £39-£199
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge

Challenge yourself in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds featuring the Cotswold Way itself, villages, footpaths and trails with fabulous views on route plus full support and hospitality.

  • Trail run 2
  • Ultra run 4
  • 100K ultra run
  • 10K run
Series finale on wide forest gravel through Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.
  • Fri 26 Jun
  • £113-£115
Goudhurst, Kent, UK

Kent Backyard Ultra | Round Four: Bedgebury

Series finale on wide forest gravel through Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. Run a loop (a 'yard') every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains. Miss the bell, and you're out.

  • 1 day trail running
Explore sweeping heathland and woodland trails on a guided 10K run through the dramatic landscapes of the Devil’s Punch Bowl, one of the most striking natural amphitheatres in Surrey.
  • Wed 1 Jul
  • £16
Hindhead, Surrey, UK

Devils Punchbowl 10K

Explore sweeping heathland and woodland trails on a guided 10K run through the dramatic landscapes of the Devil’s Punch Bowl, one of the most striking natural amphitheatres in Surrey.

  • 10 km trail running
From the idyllic basecamp hub in Bakewell, charity challengers will head into the fabulous Peak District National Park on a route from 10 miles right up to the full 100km with full support!
  • Sat 4 - Sun 5 Jul
  • £49-£199
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge

From the idyllic basecamp hub in Bakewell, charity challengers will head into the fabulous Peak District National Park on a route from 10 miles right up to the full 100km with full support!

  • Ultra run 3
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Trail run 2
Explore peaceful heathland trails on a guided run through Thursley National Nature Reserve, weaving through rare landscapes of open heath, boardwalks and woodland in the Surrey Hills.
  • Tue 7 Jul
  • £16
Godalming, Surrey, UK

Thursley Common 10K

Explore peaceful heathland trails on a guided run through Thursley National Nature Reserve, weaving through rare landscapes of open heath, boardwalks and woodland in the Surrey Hills.

  • 10 km trail running
Choose your distance and lap the scenic trails of Coombe Abbey Park at the Swan Challenge, a flexible endurance run where you decide how far to go.
  • Fri 10 Jul
  • £33.30-£39
Coventry, Warwickshire, UK

Swan Challenge

Choose your distance and lap the scenic trails of Coombe Abbey Park at the Swan Challenge, a flexible endurance run where you decide how far to go.

  • 6 hrs trail running
Kick off your summer with a relaxed evening 10K through the beautiful trails of Coombe Abbey Park, running woodland paths, meadows and grassy fields on a fun after-work race.
  • Fri 10 Jul
  • £15.30-£19
Coventry, Warwickshire, UK

Summer 10K

Kick off your summer with a relaxed evening 10K through the beautiful trails of Coombe Abbey Park, running woodland paths, meadows and grassy fields on a fun after-work race.

  • 10 km trail running
Race a heritage steam train from Bury to Rawtenstall in this fast, point-to-point road challenge along the Irwell Valley, where speed, timing and spectacle collide.
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £30
Bury, Greater Manchester, UK

Race the Train - Bury to Rawtenstall

Race a heritage steam train from Bury to Rawtenstall in this fast, point-to-point road challenge along the Irwell Valley, where speed, timing and spectacle collide.

  • 10.24 miles trail running + 634 ft ascent
Nestled in the hills of the Brecon Beacons, run or walk through wild hills on marked, rugged trails, with big views and remote landscapes in a supportive, adventure-focused trail running experience.
  • Sat 25 - Sun 26 Jul
  • FREE-£280
Brecon, Powys, UK

Ultra X Wales

Nestled in the hills of the Brecon Beacons, run or walk through wild hills on marked, rugged trails, with big views and remote landscapes in a supportive, adventure-focused trail running experience.

  • Ultra run 4
  • 50K ultra run
  • Multi-terrain run 2
The 100-mile ultra for people who don't do 100-mile ultramarathons. Walk or run from Edinburgh Castle to Glamis within 48 hours, fully supported.
  • Sat 25 Jul
  • £330
Edinburgh, UK

Rat Race 100 Ultramarathon

The 100-mile ultra for people who don't do 100-mile ultramarathons. Walk or run from Edinburgh Castle to Glamis within 48 hours, fully supported.

  • 100 miles trail running + 4853 ft ascent
West Yorkshire’s very first female-only ultra-marathon! Travelling through woodlands and open moorland, this scenic route passes through Hebden Bridge and Haworth as well as other areas of beauty.
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • £20-£65
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, UK

She Strides Ultra 50K

West Yorkshire’s very first female-only ultra-marathon! Travelling through woodlands and open moorland, this scenic route passes through Hebden Bridge and Haworth as well as other areas of beauty.

  • 50 km trail running + 5000 ft ascent
Runners complete two off-road loops through fields and woodland, starting a new loop every hour on the hour. Complete the loop in time, and you start again, until there's one last man standing!
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • From £100
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Scouts Honour Backyard Ultra

Runners complete two off-road loops through fields and woodland, starting a new loop every hour on the hour. Complete the loop in time, and you start again, until there's one last man standing!

  • 4.17 miles trail running
The ATW Odyssey 12hr Run is more than just a running event, its a journey of self-discovery through the beautiful multi-terrain footpaths around St Neots.
  • Sat 8 Aug
  • £56-£100
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK

ATW Odyssey12

The ATW Odyssey 12hr Run is more than just a running event, its a journey of self-discovery through the beautiful multi-terrain footpaths around St Neots.

  • 12 hrs trail running
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £130-£140
Ambleside, Lake District National Park, UK

Scafell Sky Ultra

  • 60 km trail running + 4400 m ascent
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £95
Helston, Cornwall, UK

Classic Quarter

  • 44 miles trail running + 5531 ft ascent
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £68-£80
Westward Ho!, Devon, UK

Tsunami Ultra

  • 37.5 miles trail running
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £58-£68
Bideford, Devon, UK

Tsunami Marathon

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £54-£64
Pwllheli, Gwynedd, UK

The North Wales Pilgrim Trail Marathon

  • 42 km trail running
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £63-£65
Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, UK

Glen Lyon Ultra Marathon

  • 31 miles trail running + 3500 ft ascent
  • Sat 6 Jun
  • £20-£30
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

The Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon

  • 13.2 miles trail running

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